Rationale for Assigning / Requesting Incident Management Teams

Rationale for Assigning/Requesting Incident Management Teams is a 3-page legal document that was released by the National Interagency Fire Center on August 1, 2021 and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: Why are Incident Management Teams assigned/requested?
A: Incident Management Teams are assigned/requested to address and manage large-scale incidents or emergencies that require specialized skills and resources.

Q: What is the purpose of Incident Management Teams?
A: The purpose of Incident Management Teams is to provide coordination, leadership, and expertise in incident response, ensuring effective and efficient management of resources.

Q: When are Incident Management Teams assigned/requested?
A: Incident Management Teams are typically assigned/requested when incidents exceed the local jurisdiction's capacity to manage or when incidents require multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional coordination.

Q: Who can assign/request Incident Management Teams?
A: Incident Management Teams can be assigned/requested by local, state, tribal, or federal authorities, depending on the nature and scope of the incident.

Q: What skills and resources do Incident Management Teams bring?
A: Incident Management Teams bring specialized skills and resources in areas such as incident command, operations, planning, logistics, finance, and public information management.